Police Officer - Career Development & Training Services

Summary of Job Duties:

The Police Officer is certified by the State of Arkansas to enforce law and safeguard our campus community. Primary responsibilities include the following: Engage with members of the community to build positive relationships, address community issues, and promote trust and cooperation. Conduct proactive patrols in assigned areas to deter criminal activity and maintain order. Enforce traffic laws and regulations, conduct traffic enforcement and respond to accidents to ensure road safety. Respond promptly to emergency calls and incidents, ensuring public safety and providing assistance as needed. Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and community organizations to address public safety concern and implement crime prevention strategies. Maintain accurate records of incidents, arrests, and activities and prepare detailed reports for documentation and analysis.

This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws, and agency policy.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma 

Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operators license 

Must be a United States Citizen

Must be at least 20 years + 6 months of age

Per the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST) - Rule 1002: Every officer employed by a law enforcement agency must be a citizen of the United State of America or a Marshallese citizen and must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of hire.

Additional Information:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Financial Credit Check, Substance Abuse Testing, Motor Vehicle Registry.

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

Salary Information:

Starting rate $50,400 after academy certification $56,000

Required Documents to Apply:

List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Aaron Mahan, Lieutenant- Training and Development, mmahan@uark.edu
Julia Menke, HR Partner, jmenke@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.